tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post6758502516538215258..comments2024-03-29T09:18:21.305-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: The Birth of the American LegionDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22175952423483626292016-01-26T23:54:48.131-05:002016-01-26T23:54:48.131-05:00Thank you, Cindy! Much appreciated. Thanks for rea...Thank you, Cindy! Much appreciated. Thanks for reading and commenting!Brandy Heinemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724852465992313361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-19606563227294199552016-01-26T06:04:37.396-05:002016-01-26T06:04:37.396-05:00Very good post, Brandy. I didn't know anything...Very good post, Brandy. I didn't know anything about the American Legion before I read your article. Great research.Cindy Kay Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760282818968151855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-20878038136159967652016-01-26T06:03:05.599-05:002016-01-26T06:03:05.599-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cindy Kay Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760282818968151855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-861335300036875642016-01-25T21:00:06.114-05:002016-01-25T21:00:06.114-05:00Thank you, Pat, for reading and for your kind word...Thank you, Pat, for reading and for your kind words! I'm so happy you enjoyed the post.Brandy Heinemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724852465992313361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-88079831496565702372016-01-25T20:57:28.717-05:002016-01-25T20:57:28.717-05:00Hi, Linda! I appreciate the comment--thanks for re...Hi, Linda! I appreciate the comment--thanks for reading! I'm not sure about now, but in my great-grandfather's day, it seemed like he was always on a planning committee for a party, dance, or parade. I'd be interested to know how your local post engages the community. On book hoarding: I'm trying to be better about passing on the ones I probably won't read again, but it's hard. I just love the look of them on my shelves... ;)Brandy Heinemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724852465992313361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-16715431177982957502016-01-25T20:40:39.029-05:002016-01-25T20:40:39.029-05:00Thank you, Susanne! Yes, and it's especially a...Thank you, Susanne! Yes, and it's especially amazing that after serving and sacrificing, they would give even more of themselves to help fellow vets. I'm happy to be here today. Thank you for reading and commenting. Brandy Heinemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724852465992313361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-48474266488590660082016-01-25T20:23:50.073-05:002016-01-25T20:23:50.073-05:00Thanks, Amber--happy to be here! I agree, military...Thanks, Amber--happy to be here! I agree, military records supply so many details that are difficult or impossible to find elsewhere (although I do have a special place in my heart for finding women's missing maiden names, too!) Thank you for reading and commenting.Brandy Heinemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724852465992313361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-42053576913736365682016-01-25T20:14:54.062-05:002016-01-25T20:14:54.062-05:00Thank you, Kathleen! It was exciting to find him a...Thank you, Kathleen! It was exciting to find him active in organizations with heart and passion. Even though I didn't have the opportunity to know him, I'm glad to know some of what he stood for in life. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. Brandy Heinemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724852465992313361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-89673880215670437672016-01-25T20:11:46.683-05:002016-01-25T20:11:46.683-05:00Thanks, Debbie Lynn! That's neat that the orga...Thanks, Debbie Lynn! That's neat that the organization had a presence in your community. I'll bet the "heroes among us" dynamic is a powerful benefit to small towns with active veterans' organizations. Thanks so much for having me today!Brandy Heinemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724852465992313361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-3033933277877220082016-01-25T20:04:24.055-05:002016-01-25T20:04:24.055-05:00Three deployments!! You must be so proud of him, V...Three deployments!! You must be so proud of him, Vickie! Thanks for reading and commenting. I first took interest in the American Legion because of my family history, but perhaps it'll be of practical use for you and for him!Brandy Heinemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724852465992313361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-36543950356648769022016-01-25T18:42:17.011-05:002016-01-25T18:42:17.011-05:00Enjoyed your well written piece, Brandy. I knew ve...Enjoyed your well written piece, Brandy. I knew very little about this worthy organization even though an American Legion Post is within a few blocks of my home. So glad to have this background and an explanation of their activities. Thank you.Pat Jeanne Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000956321646970512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-89584362688880023822016-01-25T11:47:21.637-05:002016-01-25T11:47:21.637-05:00Hi Brandy, thanks for an interesting, well present...Hi Brandy, thanks for an interesting, well presented post. I knew nothing about the American Legion as an organization - except I see the the Halls around town. Now, I'll pay more attention to their community activities. And, oh my, I realized I, too, am a book hoarder. Thanks for being a guest blogger.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-52409616797658621882016-01-25T10:54:50.132-05:002016-01-25T10:54:50.132-05:00What an interesting post. I knew very little about...What an interesting post. I knew very little about the American Legion, so I learned a lot! I appreciate the work of those who help veterans--so important.<br /><br />So glad to have you here on HHH today. Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-54666552067065514642016-01-25T10:40:29.640-05:002016-01-25T10:40:29.640-05:00How interesting! Thank you so much for being our g...How interesting! Thank you so much for being our guest here at HHH, Brandy! How neat it must have been for you to find that your Great-grandfather had served as a member. Military research is one of the best parts of genealogy research if you ask me. Amber Lemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170040716112851191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-3755498987307663302016-01-25T09:23:05.767-05:002016-01-25T09:23:05.767-05:00Thanks for sharing such a well-researched post. I&...Thanks for sharing such a well-researched post. I've watched men walk in the Memorial Day and Independence Day parades, who were from our local American Legion post, but never gave much thought to how the organization came about. What a rich history. It's so nice you have the connection of your great-grandfather. Kathleen Rouserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12230409554080446106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-14374633526537025462016-01-25T08:19:50.385-05:002016-01-25T08:19:50.385-05:00Hey Brandy! Thanks for a great post. I grew up in ...Hey Brandy! Thanks for a great post. I grew up in a small town and I remember the American Legion on the street corner. I can remember walking past and hearing the men inside talking. It always seemed like a special place. A place where war heroes gathered. Thanks for guest blogging on HHH!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-4040311604684533262016-01-25T08:11:36.264-05:002016-01-25T08:11:36.264-05:00Brandy,
Welcome to HHH! I have to admit that I do...Brandy,<br /><br />Welcome to HHH! I have to admit that I don't know much about the American Legion. I guess it's not too active in my part of the country. I'm all for a group though that helps veterans. I have a son in the service, who has been deployed three times. Vickie McDonoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698966142886006577noreply@blogger.com